Job Description

Centre Director I Nominated Supervisor I Marrickville

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$48 – $50 per hour plus worker retention grant

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Marrickville Rd Preschool is seeking a passionate and experienced Director I Nominated Supervisor to join our dedicated team with a flexible 4 or 5 days per week. This role is supported with a dedicated administration manager so that you can focus on the preschool children families and educators.

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This is a unique opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role within a community-focused, child-centred preschool, supported by experienced staff.

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We pride ourselves on providing quality education, strong relationships and a positive, inclusive team culture where educators feel supported, valued and empowered to grow.

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About the Role

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This is a people-focused role, work closely with the team both on and off the floor, providing support, guidance and mentoring while helping create a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

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You will also build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community, creating trust, connection and meaningful community involvement.

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This role is well suited to a confident, approachable and collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring educators, building a strong team culture and delivering excellence in early childhood education.

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Key Responsibilities

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Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service

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Ensure compliance with the NQF, Child Safe Standards and QIP

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Support and mentor educators to achieve high-quality outcomes

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Work collaboratively on and off the floor, including assisting with lunch-break coverage when required

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Oversee the administrative responsibilities, including enrolments, records, compliance documentation and reporting

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Maintain accurate records through the OWNA platform

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Build strong and positive relationships with children, families and the community

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Foster a positive, respectful and collaborative team culture

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Support rosters, staffing requirements and service operations

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Contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes

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Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)

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Previous experience as a Director in an Early Childhood Service

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Strong knowledge of the NQF

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Experience using OWNA or a similar childcare management system

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Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

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Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

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A genuine passion for people, leadership and early childhood education

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Working days flexibility to support work-life balance

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Competitive Above-Award Rates, rewarding your experience and commitment

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A strong focus on people and team culture

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Ongoing professional development and mentoring

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A positive, respectful and inclusive workplace

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Opportunity to make a genuine impact

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Your ideas, experience and contribution are valued

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Commitment to Child Safety

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We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child. All applicants are subject to mandatory child-safe screening, background checks and reasonable enquiries as part of our recruitment process. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to, child safety and creating a child-protected culture.

📌 Centre Director I Nominated Supervisor I Marrickville (New South Wales)
🏢 Innerwest Preschools
📍 New South Wales